The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-11-01

and in very pretty and appropriate speech
rendered to Mr. Davis one of the badges.
Mr.. Blount said:
Mr. Davis we, your children, are glad to salute
you. We, respecting the motives which actuated
our slrcs, revere you as the exempar of that
we, furthermore, desire TO present to you some
tangible token of our esteem, and to that end we
oher you this badge We assure you we are loyal to
the memories of our fathers.
Tears started to Mr.. Davis's eyes as he re-
celved this tribute of affection and in a voice
full of emotion he thanked the young men for
their gift. lie said
My young countrymen: Words cannot express
my gratitude. am proud to know that you hold
IN reverence the memory and principles of your
fathers. am glad of the fact that we are still
,ree people and assure you this token will be ever
DC cherished by me.
The badge consisted of two broad pieces of
ribbon with Georgia state flags pendant from
inc roSette. The top ribbon was a white one and
was one OF the badges worn by the executive
committee OF the association, with the eXcep-
uon tnat 1t bore Mr.. DaviS's name. The Sec
ono ribbon was gray one, and bore, in gold
letters the following legend:
MIR. DAVIS.
While the survivors of the confederacy do honor
to their chieftan, we, their sons remembering your
iauhiulness TO and suferngs for them, join our
hearts with theirs i'll gratitude, and together pledge
You etoInal love. our prayer is that God who has
ever been just may stll care for you and when the
ehd comes, crown you with glory that never fades
in cause that never dies.
Then Mr.. Blount turned to Miss Winnie and
presented her with q similar badge Mr.
Blount said:
Miss Davis, our fathers revered your father. We
as their sons, revere YOU We admire you for the
many virtues you eXempliN. This sentiment fully
expresses our feelings
Then Mr.. Blount read the following inscrip
ton which was printed on the gray ribbon of
the badge:
MISS WINNIE DAVIS.
With our hearts we welcome thee, we sons of
veterans. For thy matches fathers sake we
love thee chaste Child of the Confederacy-or thine
own and his we revere and honor thee.
1.-THE stars and bars fell in thy infancy; but though
that flag went down overwhelmed with the dust
and blood Of many battles its furled folds were as
stainless as thine own sweet soul at birth. So also,
is the life of him, thy father and of his Lee
While our fathers greet thy father, we pay our
homage 10 the noble child Of so grand a sire. May
thy life be full of years full of happiness and rich
with noble deeds. The memories of thy deathless
name awakcns will live long as there is a south
erner TO chant the praises Of our couurys heroes or
a Georgian LEFT to breath the pure air Of our sunny
southland.
Miss Davis replied that she was much graft
fed at the kindly manifestations shown her
father and herself, and said that she would
ever cherish the token as a reminder of one of
the happest days of her life.
Captain j. l.. IIardeman, Jr., Of the Floyd
Rifles, then stepped forward and presented to
Miss Davis another badge, this time as a token
of love from the Floyd Rifles. This badge was
n very pretty oue--a combination of the Young
Mems Veterans badge and that of the military
company. Tho ribbon of the Rifles contained
n list Of tho various battles in which this
famous company participated. The two rib
bons were joined 10y pretty silver canteen.
There is pretty story connected with this
badge. When, in 1861, the Floyd Rifles left
for the scene Of the conflict the company was
commanded by Captain Tom Hardeman,
father Of the present oommaudant. The first
confederate flag made in Georgia was made by
Mrs. Hardeman, the present captain mother
and tlis eStimahle lady also painted the beau
tiful badge which the Rifles, through her son,
presented 10 Miss Davis today.
Short speeches were made ut the house by
Governor Gordon, Senator ColQuitt and eN-
Governor Watts, the famous war governor Of
Alabama. The young men were introduced
TO the distinguished people, and after music by
the band they ha5 taken with them, returned
10 the city.
The Floyd Rides had had made badge
similar 20 that they presented TO Miss Davis,
and had expected 70 present il 10 Mrs. Hays,
but by some misunderstanding il had been left
bohmd Later in the day Mr.. Charles Ross
delivered the badge to Mrs. Hays without any
formality, John Clark. Of Augusta, presented
Miss Winuie with a beautiful badge ON behalf